Degrees Granted at Central College Commencement
Central College closed its year with 37 graduates receiving Bachelor of Arts degrees. Twelve two year teacher training diplomas were awarded and three honorary degrees conferred: Doctor of Music to Cateau Stegeman Tracy of Denver. Doctor of Divinity to Richard Henry Harper. and Doctor of Laws to F. Walter Bliss, NYS Supreme Court justice and speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Cateau Stegeman Tracy
Denver
Colorado
Liszt School of Music
Richard Henry Harper
Southwest
F. Walter Bliss
Supreme Court of New York
Bliss
John J. Hospers
Harriet Heusinkveld
Joyce B. Huibregtse
Vernon H. Kooy
William Wolvius
Holland
Michigan
William Wing
the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Albany
N. Y
Mozart
Goss
Madrigal Group
America
Albuquerque
N. M
John Benes
George J. Ammerman
Helen R. Bogard William Gerald Burk
Marvin B. Cady
Anton J. de Geus Francis Charles Dykstra Charles Raymond Fuhr Peter George Gaass
Robert Heerema
Glenn Hockett
H. Harold Hymans
Earl R. Kooi Leo D. Leavengood
Arnold J. Lensink
Willis F. Limberg
Marcella M. Kelley
Alvina J
Ostendorf
Jean E
Oxenford
Mary Frances Ratliff
Darlene D
Robertus Lorene
A. Rowland
Ruth E
Sikkink
Elaine Tiemens
Vivian E
Tiemens
Florence Toye
Mildred Toye
Pella Carriers to Attend Des Moines Frolic and Circus
More than 4,000 Towa boys from Pella and nearby areas are invited to the Des Moines Register and Tribune carriers salesmen convention and frolic on Monday June 12 in Des Moines. The day includes a business meeting then a Barnes-Carruthers Circus show in the Coliseum. Hopalong Cassidy star Bill Boyd will appear with his white Arabian horse Topper, riding in the carrier parade. A group photo will be taken for The Des Moines Sunday Register Photogravure section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Dodds
Clyde Evers
James Kempkes
Coyde Roder
Irwin Lubbers Jr
Darel Mensch
Connie van Berkum
John van Berkum
Ralph Vander Beck
Virgil Warner
Pella
Towa
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Des Moines
Barnes-Carruthers
Coliseum
Bill Boyd
Rain helps Pella farmers as showers boost crops
A Friday rain in Pella brought just over one inch of moisture, followed by a light afternoon shower. Corn stands improved, oats benefited after a dry spell, and garden seeds begin to sprout again. Lem Durham reports corn three feet tall on the Harvey road, planted April 26, ahead of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lem Durham
Harvey Road
High School Band Will Earn New Uniforms
Pella residents are asked to support the school band by painting house numbers on curbs for 26 cents. Numbers will be black on white, four inches high to aid location and uniform the band. Band members will canvass town in a few days seeking orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Youth Fellowship Conference at Central College
Central College hosts the annual Youth Fellowship Conference from June 10 to 17. Leaders include Dr Drukker and Miss Mary Geegh. a box social and picnic are planned for Wednesday June 14. Fee is seven dollars and fifty cents. registration via pastors or Central College treasurer. A Mary Geegh talk at Second Reformed Church June 11 and a broad delegation from Iowa Illinois and Nebraska are anticipated. theme: Steps in Christian Living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Druker
Department of Religious Education
Reformed Church
Cental College
Drukker
Mary Geegh
China
H. Arink
Fulton
Herbert G. Mentink
Pella
Iowa
Mentink
Second Reformed Church
Miss Geegh
Church of the Future
Ilinois
Nebraska
Tag Day For Wading Pool On June 24th
The Ladies of the Federated Club sponsor the West Market wading pool opening June 26 after Vacation Bible schools end. A tag day on Saturday June 24 funds police for the pool. children will sell tags around town with prizes. Mrs C F Nolte heads tag sales. contact Green 213.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club
West Market
C. F. Nolte
The
Green
Barn Destroyed by Lightning on Avie Voort Farm
Friday morning last week a barn on the Avie Vande Voort farm was struck by lightning and burned. Two loads of new alfalfa hay in the loft were destroyed. Mr. Vande Voort, returning from the fields, heard the strike, released the horses, and alerted Mrs. Voort. The horses escaped to the house, two calves were singed but escaped, and a chained bull belonging to another farmer also fled unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avie Vande Voort
Vande Voort
Tree Trimming Urgency in Pella City Aerial shade harms pedestrians
Low hanging branches clog streets in Pella, striking pedestrians when wet. Citizens urge city departments to trim lower limbs to improve air flow and restore clear sidewalks and street lights as heat approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Light Department
Renewal drivers license notice at local insurance office
Apply now at Lautenbach and Ver Dught's Insurance office for a renewal of your driver's license. This application must be made before July 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lautenbach and Ver Dught
Card of Thanks for condolences and flowers
The family of Mrs. W. J. Clement extends thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the death of our wife and mother. Grateful for floral offerings and sympathy cards. Signed Mr W J Clement and daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Clement
Church conferences expected to draw over a thousand youths
It is expected that more than 1000 young people of our churches will attend these conferences this year. The event aims to engage youth across congregations and encourage active participation in church activities.
Free Swimming Lessons At Pool Begin This Week
Early Monday morning the first free lessons were given to beginners with sessions on Thursday at 9 30 to 10 30. An intermediate class meets Monday and Thursday 10 30 to 11 30 focusing on back stroke sculling floating treading water underwater swimming and diving.
Heavy Showers Hit Pella and Des Moines Area
Heavy afternoon showers overwhelmed Pella on Wednesday evening with dark skies, wind blown dust, and a torrential rain that lasted about fifteen minutes. By sundown more than half an inch had fallen, with a forecast of more rain to come, welcomed by Polk and nearby counties suffering drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk
Marion
Ice Cream Social and Bazaar at Otley Reformed Church
Ice cream social and bazaar hosted by Banner Bearers of Otley Reformed Church on Tuesday evening June 13 on church grounds. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley Reformed Church
Thanks for kindness after our son Wayne Jr death
Mr and Mrs Dick Rozenberg express gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for thoughtful acts and floral offerings during and after the life of our little son Wayne Jr Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Gezel also thank everyone for support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Jr
Dick Rozenberg
John Gezel
Let Contract For New Chapel On Central’s Campus
The Central campus chapel project advances with Fane Fawter of Des Moines Low bid for general contract among ten. Carstens Bros. of Ackley won plumbing. excavation sublet to Dan Dingeman of Pella already underway with a drag line. Building valued at 76000 dollars spans 112652 square feet and includes auditorium stage gallery and basement rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Fane Fawter
Des Moines
Iowa
Carstens
Special Values In Pella Stores Next Weekend
Merchants in Pella plan joint promotions offering exceptional values. They have earmarked stock items for sale and will advertise the event in next week’s Chronicle. Look for the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Chronicle
Music Club to Stage Ye Olde Ice Cream Social
The Music Club announces a series of Ice Cream Socials with home made pie and cake. The first social will be Saturday night on the West lawn of the high school with ice cream priced at 2 nickels. Guests may come before during or after the band concert.
Pella Band Delights Crowd With New Music At First Concert
A large crowd attended Pella bandsman Hugo Kuyper s first concert on a sunny evening. The program featured new music, a cornet duet, and popular Kow Kuyper pieces plus premieres such as Dizzy Fingers. The ensemble showcased young performers and a refreshed lineup amid cheering and strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Kuyper
Pelly
Young People
New Blood
Henry Kuyper
Hespers Kuyper
Lightning Strikes Hit Two Pella Homes During Storm
A Friday afternoon storm in Pella caused two house fires from lightning. At the H L Van Rees residence on West Oskalosa street a bolt burned a fixture via electric wires. Nearby at William Klein’s Main street home fire damage scorched the roof and wallpaper as Klein used a garden hose to battle the flames. A bolt also destroyed a barn on the Arie Vande Voort farm northeast of Pella the same morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. van Rees
West Oskalosa Street
William Klein
Main Street
City hosts beg for rooms for Rural Letter Carriers
Chambers canvassed the city Monday morning to house more than a thousand Rural Letter Carriers visiting for a July convention. Accommodations were found for over six hundred. many households plan to double up. Total registration may reach 1300. Carriers will pay fair rates for beds, with Mrs. M Kempkes arranging rooms by Blue 201.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Fred Lautenbach
More Cars Sold In Early May By Chevrolet
Chevrolet reports strong early May sales with 23,248 new cars and trucks sold in the first 10 days, up 1,505 from April and 6,142 (25.9%) from last year. Year to date total reaches 291,765. used cars 46,663. trucks boosted by 2.8% aided by new cab-over-engine models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chevrolet
Ani
Combine Demonstration At Vogelaar's Store
Farmers are urged to attend a motion picture based combine demonstration at Vogelaar's store on Monday night June 12th. The event targets those interested in combines and farming technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogelaar’s
Notice for Driver's License Renewals in Pella Iowa 1939
County Sheriff's office will be at City Office in Pella on June 14 and 15, 1939 to receive renewal applications for drivers licenses with a 50 cent renewal fee. Those without licenses must go to Knoxville Sheriff’s Office for examination. Renewal applications due by July 16. after that date renewals become new applications requiring Knoxville examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sheriff's Office
Pella
Sheriff's Office
Knoxville
Vocal Parade and selections at Buchtel show
Rainger pieces performed by Roy Shirk with Puppet Parade at Buchtel. Blossom Times Selection by Sigmund Romberg and Man of the Hour by Woods highlighted for March performances and local stage activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Linden
Hollebrands
Barnhouse
Roy Shirk
Buchtel
Sigmund Romberg
Rainger
Mr. Roy Shirk
Puppet Parade
Blossom Times
March
Woods
C of C Annual Meeting Called Thursday Night
The Chamber of Commerce of Pella plans its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Legion Hall to elect directors to replace four retiring members. Reports from standing and special committees will be given, including plans for Central College chapel work and Iowa Rural Letter Carriers convention in July. The Convention Committee outlines what is needed from members to ensure a successful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Pella
Legion Hall
C. F. Dykstra
Arie Schilder
H. B. Sixsmith
G. H. van den Berg
Central College
Iowa
Heerema Sells Equitable Life Insurance Agency
Robert Heerema has taken the Equitable Life Insurance Agency of Des Moines. His father Peter Heerema previously sold insurance in Pella, building a trusted local client base. Bob is a Central graduate, well liked, and will handle policy interests and service for local policyholders in The Equitable of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Bob) Heerema
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Des
Delegates Named for District Legion Conference
The Legion named Nick Vander Ploeg as commander Gysbert Van Houweling as adjutant Oren Van Niewaal and George Ries as delegates to the Perry district meeting next Thursday Will Van Hemert plans to attend the evening session The banquet starts at 6 30 PM with business at 7 30 PM New officers likely to be elected at the district After routine business members joined Auxiliary for refreshments The two groups have met on the same evening for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Perry
Town
Nick Vander Ploeg
Gysbert van Houweling
Oren van Niewaal
George Ries
Will van Hemert
Federated Club seeks pool supervisor after June 26
The Federated Club seeks a woman to supervise the swimming pool at West Market after June 26. Call or see Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federated Club
West Market
M. C. van Gorp
Thanking Relatives and Friends for Support After Illness
John Meyer and children express gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for help words of sympathy and flowers extended during the illness and death of their wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyer
Law Offices Closed Thursdays June to September
Our law offices will be closed every Thursday afternoon from June 1 to September 1. G. G. Gaass D. C. Van Zante Tunis H. Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Gaass
D. C. van Zante Tunis
H. Klein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kenneth McMillan
Wading Pool
Federated Club Ladies
Cora Mae Vander Linden
Ernest Odem
Oskaloosa
Lawrence Melson
Whitebreast Creek
Jerry Carpenter
Jerry
Ackley
Dan Dingeman
Crosley
Fillmore
Lenikow
Tripoli
Overture
Richards
Dixie Didos
Hildreth
Mr. Hollebrand
Bag
Boyer
Have Eyes
Fox Trot
Robins
C OF C
Convention Reports
Bob Heerema
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!